University of Alberta - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Tabletop Ultracentrifuge

The University of Alberta is seeking a procurement for an Optima MAX-XP Tabletop Ultracentrifuge to be used by the Cell Biology Department. This acquisition includes a HEPA filter kit, a TLA100 rotor package, an MLA-50 fixed-angle rotor, and an MLS-50 rotor package with swinging buckets. The contract also requires installation, training, and a four-year service agreement, noting that other equipment is incompatible with existing Optima systems. This pre-solicitation, identified by solicitation number AB-2026-06359, was posted on September 17, 2026, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026. The procurement process is managed by the University of Alberta, with Jason Watamaniuk serving as the primary point of contact for the project.